Lasagna soup! ✨🥰
Craving lasagna but don’t want the fuss? This soup has all the cheesy, hearty goodness of lasagna – with zero stress!
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Ingredients:
🥩 1 lb ground beef
🧂 Black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
🌶 Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional, for a little heat)
🍅 6 oz tomato paste
🍝 24 oz marinara sauce
🥣 4 cups beef broth
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🌿 1 tsp dried parsley (plus more for garnish)
🍜 1 box lasagna noodles (broken into rectangles)
🧀 1 ball mozzarella cheese
🥛 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
💧 1/4 cup water
🧀 A little shredded Monterey Jack
🌶 Pinch of Carolina Reaper (optional, for a spicy kick!)
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Instructions:
1️⃣ Brown the beef:
Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
2️⃣ Start the soup:
Transfer the beef to your crockpot. Add tomato paste, marinara sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook on low for 3.5 hours.
3️⃣ Prep noodles & cheese:
Break the lasagna noodles into rectangles. Cube or tear the mozzarella ball.
4️⃣ Add creamy goodness:
Stir noodles, mozzarella, 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/4 cup water, Monterey Jack, and optional Carolina Reaper into the crockpot. Cover and cook 35–45 minutes, depending on how soft you like your noodles.
5️⃣ Garnish & serve:
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and dig in! 🥄
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Tips & Tricks:
✨ Adjust cream & water to make it as soupy as you like.
🌶 Keep the Carolina Reaper in if you love spice – but beware, it’s a serious kick!
🧀 Extra cheese never hurts – throw some on top for ultimate comfort.
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If you love the comforting taste of classic Italian lasagna but want a quicker, fuss-free meal, lasagna soup is an excellent alternative. Instead of layering pasta, cheese, and meat in the oven, this recipe puts everything into a crockpot, making it perfect for busy days or when you want a warm meal waiting for you. Using ground beef seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper adds a flavorful base that complements the rich tomato paste and marinara sauce. The addition of beef broth makes the soup hearty and comforting while keeping it soupy enough to enjoy with a spoon. One key tip to achieving the perfect texture is breaking the lasagna noodles into rectangles before adding them to the soup. This helps them cook evenly without becoming mushy or clumping together. You can adjust cooking time in the crockpot depending on how soft you prefer your noodles. A standout feature of this recipe is the creamy goodness brought by heavy whipping cream and a blend of mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese. This combination melts beautifully into the soup, delivering the cheesy, gooey texture lasagna lovers crave. For those who enjoy bold flavors, a pinch of Carolina Reaper pepper adds an intense spicy kick, but it can be omitted for a milder taste. To customize your lasagna soup, experiment with garnishes like fresh parsley for color and freshness. Adding extra shredded cheese on top is also a delightful way to enhance richness and indulgence. Finally, lasagna soup is incredibly versatile. You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage if you prefer, and incorporate vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a full meal. This easy, comforting soup is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or anytime you want the hearty flavors of lasagna without the long prep and baking time.
